When you make a smoothie, you don’t want it to leave you rummaging through your desk drawers for a snack an hour later. And while ice and frozen fruit add richness for few (or no) calories, you really need protein, which can present a challenge for vegans who avoid soy. Nuts, seeds, and oats can make surprisingly tasty and fairly high-protein smoothies, though.

These drinks, created by Brendan Brazier, formulator of the clean plant-based nutrition company Vega, are made from nutrient-dense ingredients so you sip down energy-boosting, disease-fighting fuel, not empty sugary calories.

When you make a smoothie, you don’t want it to leave you rummaging through your desk drawers for a snack an hour later. And while ice and frozen fruit add richness for few (or no) calories, you really need protein, which can present a challenge for vegans who avoid soy. Nuts, seeds, and oats can make surprisingly tasty and fairly high-protein smoothies, though.

These drinks, created by Brendan Brazier, formulator of the clean plant-based nutrition company Vega, are made from nutrient-dense ingredients so you sip down energy-boosting, disease-fighting fuel, not empty sugary calories.

“This shake is ideal for recovery from an injury or extended-duration workout,” Brazier says. In addition to anti-inflammatory ginger, the flax and hemp contain alpha linolenic acid, an omega 3 that also combats inflammation.

Good things come in small packages, such as hemp seeds: Just 2 tablespoons of these tiny guys packs all nine essential amino acids, fiber, healthy fats, and almost 7 grams of protein. If you tend to prefer things mild, don’t skip the jalapeno in this recipe—replace the banana with 1/2 avocado and you’ll still get the pepper’s metabolism-boosting benefits.